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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
City of London 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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It cannot be over-emphasised that the reduction of the rat problem to a very low level, is as
much in the hands of the general public as the exterminator. Maintenance of a high standard of
hygiene, careful disposal of waste food, and avoidance of structural and incidental harbourage, will
do much to assist our efforts.
In conclusion, the terms of the "Direction" have been complied with as far as practicable,
having regard to the problems peculiar to the City, the character of the infestations, and the types of
property.